Christopher C Palmore

Dr. Christopher C Palmore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). He joined CSUEB in 2020 after teaching and researching at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL). His expertise spans criminology, victimology, and criminal justice policy, with a focus on fear of crime, victim blaming, and life-course criminology. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Criminology from Pennsylvania State University and a B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. & M.A. in Criminology, Pennsylvania State University
  • B.A. in Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

His research investigates the intersection of self-control, alcohol use, and situational factors in criminal behavior, alongside societal attitudes toward crime victims. He emphasizes applied criminology through courses like Crime & Public Policy and Victimology.

Dr. Palmore’s work bridges theory and practice, advocating for evidence-based policy. He actively reviews for academic journals and participates in professional organizations like the American Society of Criminology. His teaching philosophy centers student engagement, diversity, and critical thinking, with a focus on preparing future criminal justice professionals.

He advises students, mentors thesis projects, and writes recommendations for graduate school and job applications. His office hours are held at SF 427 on Mondays/Wednesdays 3:30–4:30 PM and Fridays 11 AM–12 PM.